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Occasionally I get a buzzy feeling in my head from my lamotrigine. Is that normal?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
September 7
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've been taking lamotrigine for a long time too. I've never had a buzzy feeling in my head either but we are all different in our reactions. Talk to your Dr

September 10
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've been taking lamotrigine for around 10 years now and I've never experienced that side effect.

September 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

That was the first drug I was on unfortunately I took bad side effects that I had to taken off that drug and giving Tegretol then as the years went by I had to given a few add ons to help me

September 15
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's always right as I go to sleep

September 7
MyEpilepsyTeam

Is a buzzing sensation in the head a known side effect of lamotrigine?

A buzzing or tingling sensation can be associated with lamotrigine (Lamictal). While it's not always listed as a top side effect, neurological sensations like this can occur as the body adjusts to the medication.

Common side effects of lamotrigine include:

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Is a buzzing sensation in the head a known side effect of lamotrigine?

A buzzing or tingling sensation can be associated with lamotrigine (Lamictal). While it's not always listed as a top side effect, neurological sensations like this can occur as the body adjusts to the medication.

Common side effects of lamotrigine include:

- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Coordination problems
- Memory issues
- Mood changes

A buzzing sensation could be related to dizziness or a neurological response to the medication. It's really important to let a neurologist know about this symptom. They may consider:

- Adjusting the dosage slightly (a MyEpilepsyTeam member found that lowering their lamotrigine dose from 200mg to 175mg made a noticeable difference in side effects)
- Monitoring whether the sensation improves over time
- Ruling out any other causes

Don't ignore persistent or worsening sensations — always flag them with a healthcare provider sooner rather than later.

September 7

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